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The deviation from the ideal flow of wastewater in the sedimentation tank causes ____________

(a) Whirlpool

(b) Increase in tank efficiency

(c) Short circuiting

(d) Coagulation

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The correct answer is (c) Short circuiting

Easiest explanation: The deviation from the ideal flow of wastewater in the sedimentation tank causes short circuiting. It results in variation in the detention period in the top and bottom layer of wastewater in the tank.

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